| AUTHOR | TITLE | COMMENTS |
| Hakim, Joy | Reconstruction and Reform, 1865-1896 (A History of US, vol.7) | YA history of the US. Colorful anecdotes and illustrations. |
| Lord, Francis A. | They Fought for the Union, A Complete Reference Work on the Federal Fighting Man | The book that explained Hal’s military background. |
| Pearson, David W. | This Was Mining in the West | A photographic history. Invaluable. |
| Shep, R.L. | Civil War Era Etiquette: Martine’s Handbook & Vulgarisms in Conversation | Two Civil War-era etiquette handbooks. |
| Strouse, Jean | Morgan, American Financier | A detailed history of J.P. Morgan, with lots of insight into his time. |
| Time-Life Books, the Editors of |
The Miners (The Old West) | Priceless. |
| Varhola, Michael J. | Everyday Life during the Civil War, A Guide for Writers, Students and Historians | Useful reference book. |
